Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Ingredients

500 gms Spinach (Palak), washed

250 gms Cottage cheese (Paneer) cubed

2 green chilies

2 tbsp garlic, crushed with a garlic crusher

1 tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

¼ tsp red chili powder

4 tbsp oil

2 tbsp fresh cream, whisked

salt to taste

Directions

Discard the stems of the washed spinach and blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and place spinach in cold water. Drain after 2 minutes and grind the spinach in a blender along with green chillies. Heat oil in a deep dish and add cumin seeds. When they start to crackle add garlic and sauté till light brown. Add turmeric powder and coriander powder and sauté for 10 seconds. Add the spinach puree and cook for about 5 minutes. Add red chili powder, cottage cheese and salt to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add the whisked cream, stir and remove from heat after 1-2 minutes.